Third Day, Offerings II

Third Day’s newest worship release, Offerings II, shows us why there is always room in a CD collection for another worship project. With a refreshing intensity and passion for this genre of music, Third Day’s worship envelops the listener with lyrics that wash over the soul. The songwriting skills of Mac Powell multiply on each successive project.

Familiar songs such as “Creed,” “Show Me Your Glory” and “God of Wonders” establish the project, yet it is the newer selections that speak the heart of the CD. Of special note are the tracks “Sing A Song” and “May Your Wonders Never Cease.” The first song, as Powell describes it, grew from a desire “to write a simple song about the joy we have because of our relationships with God.” The second reminds us that while we are still sinners, God is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice through the death of His son, Jesus Christ.

Runaway Together

Runaway Together Have you ever had the desire to just drop everything and run away with your sweetie, even if it’s for just one day? If so, then this date idea is tailor-made for you. The idea is to just forget about all your worries and run away together for the day.

It is best experienced without any planning but, if you have children, that may not be possible. One solution is for both of you to take the day off work, drop the kids off to daycare, or school, as normal and then take off together.

Date Idea

Set a budget of how much you would like to spend.

If needed, arrange for someone to take the kids for a day.

Grab your sweetie and head for the local train station.

Randomly choose a destination within your budget and take the first available train.

Variations

Make believe you are reporters for a romance magazine and interview the local residents. See what interesting facts or stories you can find out about the place. Write down the main questions you want to ask on the train journey over there.

Another variation is to make it a backpacking experience where you pack lunches, drinks and anything else you might need for the day. Try to spend as little money as possible at the actual destination.

See how many places you can visit in one day based on your budget. Depending on the type of ticket you purcase, you may be able to break up the journey and stop off at different towns along the way

Celebrate spring with a hand-in-hand, romantic walk.

Honor the one who is the beginning and the end of all existence, wisdom, and
power.

I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end, says the Lord God. I am
the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come, the Almighty One. Revelation
1:8

Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. Christ is
the beginning and the end, the eternal Lord and ruler of the past, present, and
future. Without him you have nothing that is eternal, nothing that can change
your life, nothing that can save you from sin. Is Christ your reason for living,
the Alpha and Omega of your life?

The fellowship has been a lifeline for many -- including me. Kim from Illinois